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Digital Victrola Records artist: Andy Ostwald Trio - Field Guide - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the debut release, Field Guide, by the Andy Ostwald Trio, and it's light and springy but with some tasty meat too. Opening with Sonar with it's bright melody, led by Ostwald…
Continue Reading »Dimples - Jason Buie
Vancouver based guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Buie has been performing live since the age of sixteen. He has honed his skills over the last fourteen years playing throughout Canada, the U.S.A. and Japan. Along the way he…
Continue Reading »DIPLOMACY THROUGH MUSIC - Gregg Wright
I'm a true believer in music's power to bring people together. During my career, I've seen music overcome national, ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic barriers in ways politicians can only dream of. For me, music's true purpose is…
Continue Reading »Dippermouth Blues - Sidney Arodin with Johnnie Miller's New Orleans Frollickers
Sidney Arnandan or Arnondrin, better known as Sidney Arodin (March 29, 1901, Westwego, Louisiana - February 6, 1948, New Orleans) was an American jazz clarinetist and songwriter, best known for co-writing the pop standard "Lazy River" with Hoagy…
Continue Reading »Direct Hit Records artist: Nancy Wright - Putting Down Roots - New release review
I just received the newest release, Putting Down Roots, from Nancy Wright and it has a nice groove. Opening with pop soul track, Sweet Soul Satisfaction, Wright takes the lead on vocal with Lisa Leuschner Andersen on warm…
Continue Reading »Direct Music Distribution artist:The Bluesmasters - The Bluesmasters Volume Two - New Release Review
In dedication to Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin, both who played on this recording, a second volume of The Bluesmasters has been released. Featured are Mickey Thomas (vocals), Cassie Taylor (vocal and bass), hazel Miller (vocal),Eric Gakes (guitar)…
Continue Reading »Direct Music Distribution artists: The Bluesmasters - Volume Three - New Release Review
I just received the most recent release, Volume Three, from The Bluesmasters and its got a lot of cool. Opening with Loving Man, an easy flowing blues track featuring Hazel Miller on lead vocal. Miller has a powerful…
Continue Reading »Dirk Digglers Blues Review - Cuba Neils - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cuba Neils, from Dirk Digglers Blues Review and it's a real kicker. Opening with Nuthin' Too Untoward, a super rocker with attitude, Darroll Wheatley has the lead…
Continue Reading »Dirtshack Records artist: Brigitte Purdy - Still I Rise - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Still I Rise, by Brigitte Purdy and it's a solid hit record. Opening with Hoodoo, a rocker with a driving bass line compliments of Dave Osti, Brigitte…
Continue Reading »Dirty Cat Records artists: The Lucky Losers - Blind Spot - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Blind Spot, from The Lucky Losers and it may be their best one yet. Opening with It's Never Too Early, a melodic two stepper featuring nicely blended…
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